They released their debut single on August 25, 1974. In 2003, HMV Records Japan rated them #92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
INVITATION FROM ORION
THE ALFEE Lyrics
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オリオン星見つめて
悲恋の物語りに
遙か思いを馳せる
月の女神アルテミス
その涙が星になり
銀河を彩る時
流星のパレードを見よ
座標軸はその愛
嘆きの天使よ奏でよ
運命のセレナーデ
泣かないで 泣かないで
いつも僕はここにいる
君だけに 君だけに
惜しみなく愛を贈ろう
星座の海へ漕ぎ出せ
シリウスの煌めきは
まるで夜空のジュエリー
君の胸に飾ろう
オリオンに導かれ
届いた招待状
限りあるこの命に
変わらぬ愛を誓う
出逢いは奇跡の魔法
座標軸はその胸
刹那の天使よ謳えよ
宿命のカンタータ
泣かないで 泣かないで
いつも僕はそばにいる
君だけを 君だけを
見つめて愛を叫ぼう
流星が降りそそぐ
美しい君のその身体に
抱きしめて 抱きしめて
離さない 星が消えても
泣かないで 泣かないで
いつも僕はここにいる
君だけに 君だけに
惜しみなく愛を贈ろう
In "Invitation From Orion" by THE ALFEE, the lyrics depict a romantic and dream-like scene where the singer gazes at the Orion constellation in the winter night sky. They reflect on a tale of unrequited love, allowing their thoughts to wander far away. The lyrics mention Artemis, the goddess of the moon, and how her tears transform into stars that adorn the galaxy, becoming a legend of love. The song encourages the listener to witness a parade of shooting stars, with love as their guiding axis. The singer calls upon a mourning angel to play a serenade of fate. They reassure their beloved not to cry, as they will always be by their side, offering love without hesitation. The lyrics invite the listener to set sail to the sea of constellations, where the shimmer of Sirius resembles jewelry in the night sky, to be adorned on their beloved's heart. Guided by Orion, they receive an invitation that promises an unwavering love within their limited existence. The encounter between them is portrayed as a magical miracle, with their hearts as the axis. The lyrics summon a momentary angel to sing a cantata of destiny. The singer implores their loved one not to cry and reassures them that they will always be nearby, gazing at them and proclaiming their love. As shooting stars rain down upon the beautiful body of their beloved, they embrace them tightly, vowing not to let go even if the stars disappear. The lyrics emphasize the singer's unwavering presence and their endless devotion to their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
冬の夜空に輝く
Glistening in the winter night sky
オリオン星見つめて
Gazing at the Orion star
悲恋の物語りに
In a tale of tragic love
遙か思いを馳せる
My distant thoughts run wild
月の女神アルテミス
Artemis, the goddess of the moon
その涙が星になり
Her tears turn into stars
銀河を彩る時
When they adorn the galaxy
愛の伝説になる
They become a legend of love
流星のパレードを見よ
Behold the parade of shooting stars
座標軸はその愛
The coordinates are love
嘆きの天使よ奏でよ
Oh, lamenting angel, play
運命のセレナーデ
The serenade of destiny
泣かないで 泣かないで
Don't cry, don't cry
いつも僕はここにいる
I'm always here
君だけに 君だけに
Only for you, only for you
惜しみなく愛を贈ろう
I will give love without holding back
星座の海へ漕ぎ出せ
Set sail towards the sea of constellations
シリウスの煌めきは
The brilliance of Sirius
まるで夜空のジュエリー
Like jewelry in the night sky
君の胸に飾ろう
I will adorn your heart
オリオンに導かれ
Guided by Orion
届いた招待状
The invitation has arrived
限りあるこの命に
In this limited life
変わらぬ愛を誓う
I pledge unwavering love
出逢いは奇跡の魔法
Encounters are the magic of miracles
座標軸はその胸
The coordinates lie within your heart
刹那の天使よ謳えよ
Oh, ephemeral angel, sing
宿命のカンタータ
The fated cantata
見つめて愛を叫ぼう
Let's proclaim our love as we gaze at each other
流星が降りそそぐ
The shooting stars rain down
美しい君のその身体に
Onto your beautiful body
抱きしめて 抱きしめて
Hold you tight, hold you tight
離さない 星が消えても
Never letting go, even if the stars fade away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Toshihiko Takamizawa
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